Conservation Week

Conservation Week 2014

(Image: Wikipedia)

This year’s theme is 'Discover the world where you live' and it’s about getting out and enjoying your local treasures. These are the local campsites, scenic reserves, wetlands, forests, walking tracks and other areas that have conservation values that can be found right on your doorstep.

Conservation Week gives you the opportunity to celebrate the natural environment and make a connection with your local special places. There are heaps of special places in New Zealand that you can visit all year round with your family and friends. (Department of Conservation)

These Pinterest boards feature categories such as Take a Hike', 'Push Play', 'Conservation dogs' 'Eating Out' as well a lots of amazing images and links related to the New Zealand environment.

An event planned in this area on Saturday 8 November is a trip to discover Coppermine Creek near Woodville. If this appeals to you go to Coppermine Creek for more information.

There are still a couple of days to take part in The Great Kereru Count, there is definitely one or two that sit in our trees out the front. Watch the video to find out more.